Paranneting: Upcoming Family-Friendly Events

Do you happen to be looking for something to do with your family in the upcoming weeks? Are you hoping to fill time between activities. sport seasons, family vacations, school breaks, etc? Good news- I’ve got you covered! Explore below for links to several events happening throughout New Jersey/New York City this fall. Save this list and check back monthly for updated events!

Fall 2025 Events

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Family Saturday: Halloween at Alice Paul Center, Mt. Laurel; Saturday, October 11, 2025

Join the Alice Paul Center for a not-so-spooky celebration of Halloween. Play historical fortune telling games and make Halloween-themed crafts. At 1 pm, enjoy a presentation on the history and traditions of tarot cards.

Gardens Aglow in Upper Montclair: Friday, October 17, 2025

The Presby Memorial Iris Gardens come alive for one night only this Halloween season. Visitors can see a display of artfully carved jack-o'-lanterns provided by art students at local high schools.

Addams Family Fun Day in Westfield: Sunday, October 19, 2025

Join Morticia, Gomez and other Addams Family favorites at this spooky and spectacular festival, which is part of Westfield's month-long AddamsFest. The fun includes character visits, live entertainment, bubbles, pumpkin decorating and more.

Strut Your Mutt: Canine Halloween Costume Contest, Montclair: Saturday, October 25, 2025

The annual Strut Your Mutt: Canine Halloween Costume Contest lets local dog owners show off their creative talents, celebrate their pets, and share a happy occasion with other dog owners. In Brookdale Park.

Boo at the Zoo in Cape May: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Visitors of all ages are invited to come in costume to this annual Halloween event sponsored by the Cape May County Board of Commissioners. Enjoy kid-friendly fun, candy, entertainment, plenty of animals, an inflatable obstacle course, a pirate ship, and more.

Downtown Morristown Trick-or-Treat, Morristown: Friday, October 31, 2025

Costumed cuties are invited to trick-or-treat at local businesses throughout downtown Morristown.

Halloween Family Bash in Jersey City: Friday, October 31, 2025.

Have a ghoulishly good time in historic downtown Jersey City on Halloween. Enjoy games, a corn maze, face-painting, pumpkins, a bouncy house, candy and more.

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Paranneting is a platform I created to connect with and educate other caregivers, extend customized support through consulting and customized, in-home curriculum. To provide families with the most resources, I do my best to showcase family-friendly businesses, events, classes and activities.

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In case you are new here...I’m Anne, a Master of Social Work, early childhood educator and mom. I’ve worked with children since I’m 11 years old- yes, that young! I started as a camp counselor and worked my way through various roles- caretaker of numerous younger family members, career nanny, school social worker intern, early childhood educator and most recently, as a mom. What makes me qualified to speak on child development and parenting? Aside from over 16 years of hands-on experience, I have extensively studied childhood development, family psychology; completed countless hours of professional development and continue to educate myself on best practices in regards to raising our little ones; I’ve completed over 1200 clinical supervised hours in educational and clinical settings, including as a social work intern for a local public school system and private early education center.

At this point in my career, I feel the need to step up and create a voice for myself in a space I am confident I can assist others in. I hope this is the start of a new chapter where I can work with parents and families to tackle the struggles of parenthood, provide a space for caregivers to connect and ask questions, and navigate the intricacies of balancing alllll the responsibilities.